Marylin Elizabeth Koberlein's Obituary
Koberlein, Marylin Elizabeth, 84 years, passed May 8, 2022. Beloved sister of Donald F. (Mary Jane) Koberlein and the late Gerald Koberlein, Lela May Koberlein, Robert Koberlein, and LuAnn (Koberlein) Phillips, and brother-in-law Terry Phillips. Loving aunt of Jeffrey (Juliana) Phillips, Michael (Kathryn) Koberlein, and Kevin (Shannon) Koberlein. Proud great-aunt of Benjamin, Jonathan, Henry, Alissa, James, and Elliot. Dearest devoted friend of the late Elaine M. Purdue, numerous acquaintances, and many neighbors.
Marylin was a dedicated employee of Boatmen’s Bank in St. Louis until her retirement. She will always be remembered for her gentle, humble, and kind demeanor to all, even under the most trying of circumstances. Her deep generosity, quick wit, love of chocolate, beautiful flowers, and her many Kenny Chesney CD’s will continue to bring smiles to our fondest memories of all the good times and conversations shared with her. She will be dearly missed. Our family expresses our deepest gratitude to the caring and dedicated staff of Delmar Garden South and her Mercy Hospice team.
Services: Visitation will be on Sunday, May 15, 2022, 2-6 pm at Leesman Funeral Home, Columbia, IL, and on Monday, May 16, 10 -11 am, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Columbia, IL. Funeral Mass will be held Monday, May 16, 11:00 am, at the church. Internment will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to: Immaculate Conception Education and Activities Center Building Fund 411 Palmer Road, Columbia, IL 62236, or, American Cancer Society #5 Schiber Ct., Maryville, IL 62062 . For more information, please access our website, www.leesmanfuneralhome.com. Leesman Funeral Home, Columbia, IL, handled arrangements.
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